Morrell, D-New Orleans, asked what would have happened if guns had been on the floor Monday during a heated debate over “chicken boxing,” which proponents claim is a more humane alternative to cockfighting. Presumably, Morrell was joking but he was serious about his concerns involving the bill.

“This is a really interesting bill, and it’s one that gives me concern and pause,” Morrell said.

Allain assured Morrell that legislators would need to complete several steps in order to carry a weapon.